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How to Write 耶 (yē) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

(phonetic ye)

yēTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.

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yē

耶

(phonetic ye)

Common words

yē

耶

(phonetic ye)

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
耶
耶
耶
耶
耶
耶
耶
耶
Practice slowly. Accuracy comes before speed.StrokeSheet · 耶 · yē

COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

How 耶 is built

Traditional etymology note: 耳 (ear) suggests the meaning, while 阝 suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 耶

Say “yē” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 耶

Common words and phrases

耶

yē

(phonetic ye)

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 耶?

耶 is written with 8 strokes.

What does 耶 (yē) mean?

耶 (yē) means (phonetic ye).

What is the radical of 耶?

The radical of 耶 is 耳, associated with Not yet classified.